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7th February 2013, 08:01 AM
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Knife (circa 1600-s)
Dear friends,
Asking for your help with identification of the markings on the knife blade. This knife was found in Russia. Looks like 17th century. |
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14th February 2013, 05:54 PM
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any thoughts?
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14th February 2013, 09:16 PM
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you should read it anyway other way, they are sz underneath a crown?!?
best, jasper |
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20th February 2013, 03:55 PM
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Hi Jasper! There are definitely two letters "SZ" on the blade, but I'm not sure about the "crown".. 
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21st February 2013, 04:03 PM
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The crown shows up better on your first photo, Evgeny.
Cropped below; |
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26th February 2013, 03:48 PM
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Thanks! You're right, it Looks like crown over the letters SZ. |
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